Definitive surgical treatment of infected or exposed ventral hernia mesh.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the minimum amount of weight loss required to see a reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). BACKGROUND:Although obesity is an established risk factor for morbidity and mortality, the minimum amount of weight loss to have a meaningful impact on cardiovas...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aminian A,Zajichek A,Tu C,Wolski KE,Brethauer SA,Schauer PR,Kattan MW,Nissen SE

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-six patients are reviewed who had primary carcinomas involving the junction of the hepatic ducts. The majority had had an initial procedure of palliative biliary diversion elsewhere and were referred for further treatment. In three cases, en bloc resection of the tumor with total hepatectomy and orthotopic live...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fortner JG,Kallum BO,Kim DK

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the feasibility, safety, and outcome of laparoscopic liver resection for malignant liver tumors. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The precise role of laparoscopy in resection of liver malignancies (hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC] and liver metastases) remains controversial despite an increasing number of pub...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gigot JF,Glineur D,Santiago Azagra J,Goergen M,Ceuterick M,Morino M,Etienne J,Marescaux J,Mutter D,van Krunckelsven L,Descottes B,Valleix D,Lachachi F,Bertrand C,Mansvelt B,Hubens G,Saey JP,Schockmel R,Hepatobiliary a

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the impact of a conservative strategy of management in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis, reserving intervention for patients with documented infection or the late complications of organized necrosis. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The role of surgery in patients with sterile pancreatic necrosis rem...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ashley SW,Perez A,Pierce EA,Brooks DC,Moore FD Jr,Whang EE,Banks PA,Zinner MJ

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A retrospective review was performed to determine the results after surgical reconstruction for chronic dysfunction of ileal pouch-anal procedures for ulcerative colitis and familial colonic polyposis at a university medical center. METHODS:During the 20-year period from 1978 to 1998, 601 patients underwent ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Fonkalsrud EW,Bustorff-Silva J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-two patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery were given total parenteral nutrition (TPN) after the operation. The TPN contained either a conventional amino acid solution supplemented with glutamine or a conventional amino acid solution without supplementation. To study amino acid and protein metabolism, m...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hammarqvist F,Wernerman J,Ali R,von der Decken A,Vinnars E

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1982 to June 1986, 444 patients had localization of 500 nonpalpable mammographically suspicious lesions using the Kopans hook wire technique. Four hundred ninety-nine biopsies were performed in 443 patients. Cancer was identified in 12% of the biopsies performed for a suspicious mass or density and in 20%...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Symmonds RE Jr,Roberts JW

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the influence of surgeon age and other factors on proficiency in laparoscopic or open hernia repair. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a multicenter, randomized trial comparing open and laparoscopic herniorrhaphies, conducted in Veterans Administration hospitals (CSP 456), we reported significant diffe...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Neumayer LA,Gawande AA,Wang J,Giobbie-Hurder A,Itani KM,Fitzgibbons RJ Jr,Reda D,Jonasson O,CSP #456 Investigators.

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred sixty-three patients undergoing reoperative parathyroidectomy were evaluated before and after operation to determine the incidence of, risk factors for, and morbidity of vocal cord paralysis. These patients were compared to 77 patients undergoing initial parathyroid operation, only one of whom had vocal co...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Patow CA,Norton JA,Brennan MF

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the systemic cytokine response in patients after laparoscopic-assisted resection with those after open resection of rectosigmoid carcinoma. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Laparoscopic resection of colorectal carcinoma is technically feasible, but objective evidence of its benefit is scarce. Systemic cyto...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leung KL,Lai PB,Ho RL,Meng WC,Yiu RY,Lee JF,Lau WY

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the gene expression signature of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in relation to the gross morphology. BACKGROUND:Eggel's nodular type of HCC is morphologically subclassified into the single nodular (SN) type, the single nodular type with extranodular growth (SNEG), and the confluent multinodular (...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murakata A,Tanaka S,Mogushi K,Yasen M,Noguchi N,Irie T,Kudo A,Nakamura N,Tanaka H,Arii S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Hepp-Couinaud technique describes side-to-side HJ to the main left hepatic duct but a side-to-side approach is not consistently used when repairing other ducts. Compared with end-to-side repairs, side-to-side anastomoses require less dissection, theoretically preserving blood supply to the bile ducts, an...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Winslow ER,Fialkowski EA,Linehan DC,Hawkins WG,Picus DD,Strasberg SM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure plasma levels of angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1), angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) early after trauma and to determine their clinical significance. BACKGROUND:Angiopoietins and VEGF play a central role in the physiology and pathophysiology of endothelial cells. Ang-2 ha...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ganter MT,Cohen MJ,Brohi K,Chesebro BB,Staudenmayer KL,Rahn P,Christiaans SC,Bir ND,Pittet JF

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify factors that predict fourth- and fifth-year surgical resident satisfaction of attending teaching quality. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:With the training of surgical residents undergoing major changes, a key issue facing surgical educators is whether high-quality surgeons can still be produced. Innovat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ko CY,Escarce JJ,Baker L,Sharp J,Guarino C

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of surgeons to accelerate wound healing through pharmacologic intervention is limited. The effects of locally applied, biosynthetic human epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) on tensile strength of experimental incisions were investigated. A single dose of EGF in sal...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brown GL,Curtsinger LJ,White M,Mitchell RO,Pietsch J,Nordquist R,von Fraunhofer A,Schultz GS

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the financial impact of quality improvement using Medicare payment data. BACKGROUND:Demonstrating a business case for quality improvement--that is, that fewer complications translates into lower costs--is essential to justify investment in quality improvement. Prior research is limited to cross-se...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Scally CP,Thumma JR,Birkmeyer JD,Dimick JB

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this report is to review the results of mitral valve replacement since a first report in the Annals of Surgery in 1961, in order to determine the relative importance of new valve designs versus other surgical variables. The continued use of the silastic ball valve in its 1966 configuration (Model 6120),...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cobanoglu A,Grunkemeier GL,Aru GM,McKinley CL,Starr A

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR) with retrorectus synthetic mesh reinforcement in a large series of complex hernia patients. BACKGROUND:Posterior component separation via TAR during abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) continues to gain popularity. Although our...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Novitsky YW,Fayezizadeh M,Majumder A,Neupane R,Elliott HL,Orenstein SB

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether translocation of bacteria or endotoxin occurred into the thoracic duct in patients with multiple organ failure (MOF). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Translocation of bacteria or endotoxin has been proposed as a causative factor for MOF in patients without an infectious focus, although it has ra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lemaire LC,van Lanschot JB,Stoutenbeek CP,van Deventer SJ,Dankert J,Oosting H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the impact of length of stay upon 30-day outcomes. BACKGROUND:It has been recommended the goal length of stay (LOS) after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) should be 1 day to improve resource utilization. This study's aim was to assess LRYGB outcomes by LOS. METHODS:Data were obtain...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Morton JM,Winegar D,Blackstone R,Wolfe B

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a 29-month trial, 65 patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis were randomly selected for biliary tract explorations either within 73 hours of admission (36 patients) or at three months following remission with nonoperative measures (29 patients, with five others awaiting elective operation). The details of su...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Stone HH,Fabian TC,Dunlop WE

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency portacaval shunt for variceal bleeding is associated with a high operative mortality, particularly if used as a last resort. Because of this, a strong case has been made against emergency shunt. This report describes an experience with emergency portacaval shunt for the treatment of variceal bleeding when us...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Villeneuve JP,Pomier-Layrargues G,Duguay L,Lapointe R,Tanguay S,Marleau D,Willems B,Huet PM,Infante-Rivard C,Lavoie P

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiotomy in cirrhotic patients is reported to bear a high risk of operative morbidity and mortality. We reviewed 100 consecutive, cirrhotic patients who underwent nonshunt celiotomy. Thirty patients died and major complications occurred in another 30 patients. Hospital mortality rate was 21% in 39 biliary operations,...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Garrison RN,Cryer HM,Howard DA,Polk HC Jr

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An ileosigmoid fistula complicating Crohn's disease of the small bowel has been considered a perplexing entity, but in practice does not pose a serious operative problem. The presence of such a fistula does not signify that the sigmoid colon is a primary site of Crohn's disease. The operative treatment of this entity ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Block GE,Schraut WH

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies have suggested that hospital volume is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We sought to validate this effect using a large national database incor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bucher BT,Guth RM,Saito JM,Najaf T,Warner BW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND:Local and distant disease recurrence are frequently observed following pancreatic cancer resection, but an improved understanding of resection margin assessment is required to aid tailored therapies. METHODS:Analyses were carried out to assess the association between clinical characteristics a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ghaneh P,Kleeff J,Halloran CM,Raraty M,Jackson R,Melling J,Jones O,Palmer DH,Cox TF,Smith CJ,O'Reilly DA,Izbicki JR,Scarfe AG,Valle JW,McDonald AC,Carter R,Tebbutt NC,Goldstein D,Padbury R,Shannon J,Dervenis C,G

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of OP-41483, a stable prostacyclin (PGI2) analog, on ischemic acute renal failure (ARF) was investigated in dogs. Administration of OP-41483 for three days after ischemia significantly increased renal cortical blood flow (RCBF) when compared with dogs treated with the saline vehicle. In the OP-41483-treated...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Tobimatsu M,Ueda Y,Saito S,Tsumagari T,Konomi K

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1980 to 1984, 326 patients requiring splenectomy or splenorrhaphy were treated at one urban trauma center. Splenic injuries were graded in severity from one to five at the time of celiotomy. Splenorrhaphy was attempted in all patients, except when the spleen was shattered or avulsed or when multiple injuries were...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Feliciano DV,Bitondo CG,Mattox KL,Rumisek JD,Burch JM,Jordan GL Jr

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radiation therapy is increasingly used as adjuvant treatment of many childhood and adult malignancies. Radiation-induced sarcoma is a well recognized if uncommon event. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and long-term outcome for patients who develop radiation-induced sarcomas. MET...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Cha C,Antonescu CR,Quan ML,Maru S,Brennan MF

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of artificial anal sphincter implantation for severe fecal incontinence in 37 consecutive patients operated on in a single institution from 1993 through 2001. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Implantation of an artificial anal sphincter is proposed in severe fecal incontinence when local treat...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Michot F,Costaglioli B,Leroi AM,Denis P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00